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Jared
Joined: 07 Sep 2004
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Location: Canada
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 Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 5:29 pm Post subject: 3 years work experience |
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Hello. I posted an earlier post with the subject:
WH Visas/Humanities visas
I have been told on that one that you need 3 years "Full time" experience in order to qualify for the humanities visa. Now some schools out there in countries like China, Thailand, Vietnam (etc) will have you work something like 25 hours a week. If I had 3 years of 25 hours/week experience, would that be considered full time to the extent that I could qualify for the humanities visa? Also, how long can I stay in Japan under a Humanities visa? Thanks.
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taikibansei
Joined: 14 Sep 2004
Posts: 811
Location: Japan
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 5:57 pm Post subject: Re: 3 years work experience |
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| Jared wrote: |
Hello. I posted an earlier post with the subject:
WH Visas/Humanities visas
I have been told on that one that you need 3 years "Full time" experience in order to qualify for the humanities visa. Now some schools out there in countries like China, Thailand, Vietnam (etc) will have you work something like 25 hours a week. If I had 3 years of 25 hours/week experience, would that be considered full time to the extent that I could qualify for the humanities visa? Also, how long can I stay in Japan under a Humanities visa? Thanks.
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Glenski and Paul are the experts here, but it's my understanding that you don't automatically get the humanities visa, regardless of the number of years you've worked elsewhere. With a minimum of three years experience, however, you theoretically can qualify for sponsorship--in other words, you'll still have to find a company willing to sponsor you. The length of your visa would then depend on the length and nature of the employment contract you receive.
Here's some additional information:
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/04.html#a
Specialist in Humanities/
International Services*
(3 years or 1 year)
Activities to engage in service that requires knowledge pertinent to jurisprudence, economics, sociology, or other human science fields. Activities to engage in service that requires specific ways of thought or sensitivity based on experience with foreign culture, such as interpreting, translation, copywriting, fashion design, interior design, sales, overseas business, information processing, international finance, design, or public relations and advertising based on a contract with a public or private organization in Japan.
Applicants must fulfill certain conditions concerning personal history and work status.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/05.html#b
Specialist in
Humanities/
International
Services 1. Copies of the company registration and a statement of profit and loss of the recipient organization.
2. Materials describing the business undertaken by the recipient organization.
3. A diploma or a certificate of graduation with a major in a subject relating to the activity of the person concerned, and documents certifying his or her professional career.
4. Documents certifying the activity, its duration, the position, and the remuneration of the person concerned. |
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Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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| Posted: Wed May 11, 2005 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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| The length of your visa would then depend on the length and nature of the employment contract you receive. |
Not exactly. The length of your visa is either 1 year or 3 years. It depends on the whims of immigration as to which one you get. You and your sponsor (employer) can request either one until you are blue in the face, but it has no influence on immigration's decision. |
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guest of Japan
Joined: 28 Feb 2003
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Location: Japan
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| Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 3:50 am Post subject: |
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| I've recently heard that the 3 year work visa is no longer offered. |
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Jared
Joined: 07 Sep 2004
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Location: Canada
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| Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 6:18 pm Post subject: visas |
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| Okay I understand that I need an employer willing to sponsor me for the humanities visa. Although I don't see many positions on the internet that are looking for people with 3 years work experience. Most positions say that you need a degree. Any suggestions? |
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ionix-
Joined: 25 May 2005
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Location: Miyakonojo, Japan
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| Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2005 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Having the three years ESL experience, it is not a sure that you will get the visa. Degree holder can get a visa almost automatically. This reason makes employers more selective to make sure they don't invest time in someone who might get rejected. Some company like Nova will hire people on Working Holiday visa. You can ask them to submit your work visa application and if it fails, you get the WHV... As for companies requesting only degree candidates, you are out of luck. |
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